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Association for Rescue at Sea Inc

To recognize and honor extraordinary members of the u.s. Coast guard & u.s. Coast guard auxillary captain and crews of commercial and private vessels and captain and crews …

Fish Creek, WI EIN 132883907 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Association for Rescue at Sea Inc

Life-saving award ceremony held on nov. 16th in washington d.c..

Headquarters
Fish Creek, WI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

To recognize and honor extraordinary members of the u.s. Coast guard & u.s. Coast guard auxillary captain and crews of commercial and private vessels and captain and crews of cruise ships for their heroic efforts at sea. Due to their heroic efforts 377 lives were saved.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 16%
Peer average: 12%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.7% of total expenses ($15,000 of $76,024).

Where every $1 goes

$0.16
Program expenses$0.16 ($12,488)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Association for Rescue at Sea Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Fish Creek, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 132883907. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $79K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Association for Rescue at Sea Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.

Association for Rescue at Sea Inc is located in Fish Creek, WI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Association for Rescue at Sea Inc has $79K in annual revenue. It allocates 16% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 12% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Association for Rescue at Sea Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $79K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Association for Rescue at Sea Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Association for Rescue at Sea Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 16% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 12%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Life-saving award ceremony held on nov. 16th in washington d.c.. Association for Rescue at Sea Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Association for Rescue at Sea Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 16% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 12%. Its annual revenue of $79K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Association for Rescue at Sea Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association for Rescue at Sea Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132883907, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
16% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Anne Skelton
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne S••••••
Treasurer
CA
Capt J•• R•
President
CA
Capt J••• c F•••••••
Director
CD
CDR D•• J••••••
Director
CD
CDR F••• K••
Director
CD
CDR G••• M T•••••
VP & Director
CD
CDR K•••••• P••••
Director
CH
Charlie R••
Chairman
CO
COMO R••••• S•••••
Director
CW
cw04 B•••••• B•••••
VP & Director
JO
John C C•••••
Director
MC
MCPO-CG C•••••• B••••
Director
MI
Michael B•••••••••
Director
MR
Mrs A••• C K••••
Secretary & Director
MR
Mrs A••• S••••••
Treasurer & Director
RA
RADM J•••• C O••••
Director
RA
RADM J•••• V•• S•••
Director
RO
Ron T••••••
Director
SE
SES D••• G•••••
Director
VA
VADM J••• B•••••••••••
Director
WA
Wayne S•••••
VP & Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Association for Rescue at Sea Inc This page 80 $79,168 16%
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
Clark County Food Bank 89 $27.0 million 0%
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 89 $34.4 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Association for Rescue at Sea Inc

What is Association for Rescue at Sea Inc?
Association for Rescue at Sea Inc is a disaster relief supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fish Creek, United States. Life-saving award ceremony held on nov. 16th in washington d.c..
Who leads Association for Rescue at Sea Inc?
Anne Skelton serves as Treasurer.
Where is Association for Rescue at Sea Inc located?
Headquartered in Fish Creek, United States.
What is Association for Rescue at Sea Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 16% of expenses go to program services.
Is Association for Rescue at Sea Inc trustworthy?
Association for Rescue at Sea Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Association for Rescue at Sea Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132883907.
What is Association for Rescue at Sea Inc's website?
http://www.rescueatsea.org